Food & Drink

30 Toast Toppers

Toast. It’s not just a breakfast basic.

Consider that slice a blank canvas, ready to be transformed into an edible masterpiece of almost every kind of flavour.

From a hunger-busting-brekkie to sweet-tooth-satisfying afternoon snack, or even your next dinner party appetizer, it’s delicious at any time of day. Bust out from your vegemite and butter routine and make a date with your toaster, stat.

Avocado, sea salt, pepper, lemon - Sally O’Neill from the-fit-foodie.com says: "Possibly the best toast topping combo ever. Avo is packed with potassium (more than bananas!) which helps your body synthesise protein. It’s also loaded with fibre, contributing to weight loss, regulated blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of many diseases. Lemon works to boost the immune system and contains pectin, which is shown to reduce hunger pangs."

Greek yoghurt, berries, hazelnuts, honey

Nut butter, raspberries and coconut

Ricotta, kale and sautéed mushroom

Peanut butter, banana and cinnamon

Goats cheese and prosciutto

Crab, avocado, jalapeno pepper, lemon and pepper

Pea mash, feta, mint and olive oil toast

Poached eggs, truffle oil and parmesan

Grilled parmesan and garlic

Goats cheese, fig and prosciutto - Lee Holmes from superchargedfood.com says: "I like to garnish crumbly cheese, layered with thick waves of prosciutto with baby watercress for a peppery kick and some added phytonutrients."

Peach, prosciutto and ricotta

Tomato, garlic, red onion, basil and olive oil

Hummus and roast Mediterranean veg

Tomato, mozzarella and basil

Pumpkin hummus

Goats cheese, sliced beetroot and candied walnut

Fig jam and gorgonzola

Pesto and sundried tomatoes

Fig paste, sliced apple and blue cheese

Cranberry sauce, rocket and turkey

Sour cream, cream cheese, horseradish and roast beef

Cream cheese, lemon zest and berries

Nutella and orange marmalade

Feta, strawberry, avocado and balsamic glaze

Peanut butter, sea salt and grated dark chocolate

Smoked trout, onions, capers

Slow roast tomatoes and fried egg

Pear, goats cheese, walnuts and honey

Salmon, dill, cream cheese and onion (recipe below)

Ingredients

1 baguette

3 tbsp. olive oil

Salt and pepper

200g smoked salmon

1 small tub cream cheese

½ red onion, finely sliced

Rocket

Fresh dill to garnish

Method

Follow the DIY crostini recipe below

In the meantime, cut salmon into strips.

Smear each crostini with cream cheese

Garnish with rocket, red onion and dill to serve

Try this: DIY crostini

Italian for little toasts, bake your own at home.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut a baguette into slices, brushing both sides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange on two large rimmed baking sheets.

Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking).

Set aside to cool and store in an airtight container.

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